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Due dates and release-ready

Presently, the team at Websystems is in the final stages of getting AceProject 4.5 ready to release. We are testing the new system as much as we can, so we can release as bug-free a system as we can. However, we also know there is a one-month period after the version release, where we will be correcting details dug up by our users. As much as we know AceProject and as much as we test it before release, there is nothing like thousands of users to find a few bugs we overlooked.

In the end, it's the calssic case of being too close to the tree to see the forest. There are as many ways to use AceProject as there are users, and it is simply impossible for us to replicate how each user navigates the system and uses the features. The whole release process is very impredictable. At Websystems, we never committed to a specific date for a new release version.

Sure, we have an idea of when the new version will be released. […]

By Daniel Raymond|2008-03-10T12:16:00-04:002008-03-10|

AceProject V4.4

This upgrade includes several bug fixes, as well as several enhancements that have been asked by our customers frequently. This upgrade is a good balance of new features and user experience improvement.

Save clicks when un-assigning users from projects and tasks
- When un-assigning a user from a project, he/she will be automatically un-assigned from all tasks (both incomplete and completed) in that project, both assigned and to review.
- Users can now be un-assigned from completed tasks under “Multiple task assignment”, in the “Edit User Information” page.

Email notifications at the project level introduced – We are glad to introduce the first two email notifications at the project level. Basically, one notifies specific project assigned users when a “Project Document” is added while the second one notifies users when a reply is posted to a topic, in the discussion forum.
The 75 Mb file size limit has been removed for “Project Documents” and “File Attachments” – We have removed this limit for allowing users to upload larger files. From now on, users can upload files of any size, as long as […]

By Daniel Raymond|2007-10-01T07:59:32-04:002007-10-01|

AceProject V4.3

A new design, improved usability and many requested features are included in this upgrade. This is a major upgrade that will pave the way for many other long-awaited enhancements to be implemented in future versions.

A New Design – A new designer within the company has brought a new design to AceProject’s interface. The tabs and the left panel have been revamped, along with a few other graphical elements have been improved in order to make your AceProject experience the best possible.
Project Statuses – We are proud to introduce a new configuration element on the project level: the project statuses. This brings new reporting capabilities and ensures better collaboration and communication within teams.
Show/Hide Columns for Project Lists and Gantt Charts- Version 4.2 brought the “Show/Hide Columns” feature for tasks. This unexpectedly popular feature pushed us to offer the same capability for project lists and Gantt charts. Therefore, it is now possible to decide which fields will be displayed and which filters will be applied in all project lists and all Gantt charts. Moreover, the changes are […]

By Daniel Raymond|2007-02-07T13:58:08-05:002007-02-07|

Revamped Hosted Packages for AceProject

In order to fit the project management software market and, at the same time, our customers’ needs, we have revamped our package list.

We have decided to provide Hosted Basic and Hosted Advanced packages with higher privileges, without changing the monthly pricing. Moreover, we would like to introduce a new package, the Hosted Standard. After many requests, we finally offer an affordable alternative to the Hosted Advanced package.

Click here to find all details about our packages.

By Daniel Raymond|2007-01-01T06:45:30-05:002007-01-01|

AceProject V4.2

Every time we release a new version, it is based upon our customers’ comments and suggestions. Once again, we have added the features you need because you are the users. We believe in the efficiency and power of our software, but we do not want to impose our ideas on you.

We finally release our Task Reminder feature officially. This feature used to be available upon request only. This feature, which is set by Administrators, allows users to receive an email notification that reminds them when tasks they are assigned to are “soon due” or “overdue”.
In addition to the current “Move a Task” feature, it is now possible to copy a task into another project or within the same project. This feature is useful if you wish to re-use a task’s parameters in another project or within the same project.
The “Show/Hide Columns” feature provides users the exact display they wish to get. In fact, you can now decide which columns will be displayed and which columns will be used to sort the “My Tasks”, “Incomplete Tasks” […]

By Daniel Raymond|2006-07-03T07:00:36-04:002006-07-03|

AceProject V4.1

One of our most important updates, this one includes lots of requested features to help you manage your projects with more efficiency.

After many requests, we finally release a user and tasks import module. This module uses CSV format and is useful if you want to recover previously Excel-exported data. Moreover, this feature allows you to import users and tasks from another project management software into AceProject.
The Custom Task Report allows you to generate task reports in accordance with your specific needs. You can select which fields you want to display and which filters to use.
It is now possible to search through all help pages quickly and efficiently with our new search tool.
A new field has been added on the task level: The Actual % Done. It is useful to provide a better overview of the tasks progress.
Users can now be exported in Excel format.
You can now personalize AceProject with the new Custom Application Name field. Instead of displaying the default “AceProject” value, you can now adapt the browser title and email notifications to your company’s […]

By Daniel Raymond|2005-12-16T07:55:49-05:002005-12-16|

AceProject V4.0

Our second major update this year is filled with new functions that will make your project management experience even more effective:

User groups can be configured to re-create teams or departments.
A new user workload report contains each user’s assigned work hours. This way, it’s easy for managers to know if someone has too much or too little work.
Yes, AceProject now supports task dependencies. With AceProject, you can specify that a task can only start once one or several other tasks are completed, and the system will automatically adjust the dependent task’s dates. Moreover, you can set a lag time between these dependent tasks.
Users with the proper access rights can modify the hours entered by another user in his/her time sheet.

By Daniel Raymond|2005-06-01T13:54:43-04:002005-06-01|

AceProject V3.9

With the new year, AceProject brings a brand new document management module, new Gantt charts and increased flexibility across the system:

AceProject now offers a document management system that permits associating files to each project. Moreover, users can lock project documents, thus protecting them from deletion or modification by other users. A comprehensive range of new functions has been added, including versioning and a folder tree-view.
Two new Gantt charts have been created for projects. They display the advancement of all projects in the same window.
A new filter has been added to project search bars: you can now filter projects by client.
Creating a new project by copying a template is even more flexible, allowing the adjustment of task dates to respect their delay or offset from the Estimated Start Date of the project. This helps you keep your schedule and/or time structure.
Users can now choose in which language they will receive email notifications from AceProject.

By Daniel Raymond|2005-01-31T13:54:07-05:002005-01-31|

AceProject V3.8

AceProject 3.8 offers a new function and two improvements that will make your experience more effective:

You can now create a client list and associate them to your projects. A client can be associated with several projects. A project can be linked to one client.
Time reports have been modified to display comments about your time as well as data from the IN/OUT module.
AceProject’s new menus are not only more ergonomic but also compatible with a wider range of Internet browsers.

By Daniel Raymond|2004-12-07T13:53:33-05:002004-12-07|

AceProject V3.7

With AceProject 3.7, following-up on changes to tasks is now much easier:

A task history can be activated on a project basis. This permits knowing the date and author of all changes made to a task since its creation, putting an end to confusion.
All comments entered by assigned users and reviewers are now saved in the comment thread of each task. This permits keeping exchanges between all persons working on the same task.
AceProject’s contextual help is now available in French. French-speaking users now have access to the same help resources as English-speaking users.

By Daniel Raymond|2004-10-18T15:52:56-04:002004-10-18|